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Definition of disavow

disavow

/ˌdɪs.əˈvaʊ/
dis · a · vow
Adjective:disavowed
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Past Simple:disavowed
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Past Participle:disavowed
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Present Participle:disavowing
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disavow Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To deny any responsibility, support, or connection for something.

Example

"The organization was quick to disavow the controversial remarks made by its former spokesperson."

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• Rhymes for disavow

• Nearby Words

disaster
disastrous
disastrously
disavow
disavowal
disband
disbandment

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French desavoer ('to refuse to acknowledge'), formed from des- ('away, not') and avoer ('to acknowledge as one's own'), ultimately from Latin advocare ('to call to one's aid').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disavow. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disavow
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